In the National Hockey League, the Battle of Alberta winner can be determined three different ways: through goals, fights, or Stanley Cups.
Over the years, the Calgary Flames have racked up 140 wins to the Edmonton Oilers’ 128 in head-to-head competition. The Oilers, however, have five Stanley Cups, with the Flames’ only NHL championship coming in 1989.
Then, there are the fights. Historically, the Flames have consistently trotted out some of the league’s toughest players (Tim Hunter, Sandy McCarthy, and Brian McGrattan say hello). Conversely, many Oilers fans still reminisce fondly about the likes of Dave Semenko, Marty McSorley, and Georges Laraque.